My little German Hunt Terrier, Wynonna, was rushed into veterenary emergency surgery this morning with a bowel obstruction. Her blood pressure was real low and they gave her a 20% chance of surviving the surgery.

By 1 pm she was through surgery and into recovery. They say she now has an 80+ % chance over the next 24 hours.

Thank God.

Cost of saving this dog: $800, but worth every penny.

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said a little prayer for her.
hope everything goes ok.
keep us updated

Hope she pulls through okay.

As of this evening she is on heavy pain killers and sleeping mostly. Vet says the next 24 hours will tell the tale but she seems to have a good chance at a full recovery

Thanks for all the thoughts and prayers.

Been there...still there. My prayers are with you and your dog. Prayers from here helped us, and I am sure they will you too.
God bless
Nick and Ellie

quote Originally posted by fierofetish: Been there...still there. My prayers are with you and your dog. Prayers from here helped us, and I am sure they will you too. God bless Nick and Ellie

Nick & Ellie, thanks very much. From me and the pooch

I have lost a pooch. My heart goes out to ya. Wynonna is blessed by your love. Hope all turns out well. Prayers and vibes sent.

Hope everything goes well.

We all love our pets with a love that can not be compared to any other.

They never ask for outrageous things, just our attention and love once in a while.

Again hope she makes it threw the next 24 OK.

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Good luck with your dog!!!!!

post pics for luck

I hope she comes through it okay. You (and she) have my best wishes; I know how it feels.

When Quenzelle (my English Setter mix) had to have surgery back in 2000 she spent 3 days at the vet specialists 60 miles from home. I couldn't go a half hour at a time without my mind wandering off hoping she was doing okay. I can't describe the relief I felt the night we got to bring her home safe and sound (albeit minus one ear). Not that she wasn't appreciated before that, but the next four years I just felt much more thankful to have her cold nose welcoming me home every day after work.

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quote Originally posted by $Rich$: post pics for luck

Wynonna:

Hope she is doing well!! Animals are a VERY special family memeber... good vibes and love sent your way

Aurora

quote Originally posted by tutnkmn: My little German Hunt Terrier, Wynonna, was rushed into veterenary emergency surgery this morning with a bowel obstruction.

Probally ought to get her a ruler and teach her how to measure before eating.

Wish the best for ya dog.

Sending good vibes your way. I hope everything gets better.

Update: Wednesday afternoon.

Wynonna is up and walking around although you can tell there is still pain. The vet will likely release her Friday.

She was happy to see us, we went to visit this afternoon. Still not eating but that is just a matter of time the vet says as she has had her stomach opened up (ouch!). She is taking ice now and still has the IV in. She is also going out side under her own power to bathroom.

yay!!

Great news.

I'm happy that she's doing better.

Update: Thursday morning:

Called the vet this morning. Wynonna is much better and taking food. She should be coming home after 5 this evening. Hooray!

Wonderful news!! I remember when Zwerver came home, after 10 days in the animal hospital.We thought we were going to lose him, but he pulled through. Ellie and I were in tears of joy when he came out, all covered in bandages, and ran to us with a loud whimper...
And here we are now, 6 months and $2200 later, and he is fine..for now.That is the nature of his disease.
I know you will probably shed a tear or two as well, when she sees you coming to take her home. Just love her, and give her a special cuddle from Ellie and me too...and Zwerver, Chippie and Chevy!! ..oh. not to forget our newest friend, Fiera the stray cat
HOORAY!!!!
Nick

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quote Originally posted by tutnkmn: Update: Thursday morning: Called the vet this morning. Wynonna is much better and taking food. She should be coming home after 5 this evening. Hooray!

Hot Damn thats good news.

Vet bills can kill ya so I got full coverage health insurance on my dogs. About 33 bucks a month each. One way or another it pays for itself.
Krazy thing is I have had insurance for the dogs before I had insurance for myself. I guess I have my prioritys.

quote Originally posted by tutnkmn: Update: Thursday morning: Called the vet this morning. Wynonna is much better and taking food. She should be coming home after 5 this evening. Hooray!

Update:

Wynonna made it home last night. We arrived at the vet around 6 pm and in her excitement at seeing us she somehow undid all her stitches (ouch). So the vet took her in and redid the stitches and then fitted her with a "jetson's collar" to make sure she did not do it again.

She is on bed rest for three days, special food for three days as well as antibiotics and something for her belly.

All in all an amazing little fighter!

Will post pics later today sometime. She looks awful funny in the jetson collar

Glad to hear she is home, and doing well.

Give her a bone for me.

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technology is great when it works
and one big pain in the ass when it doesn't.
Detroit iron rules all the rest are just toys.